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Amadeus Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nationality is Katharina Cavalieri?
(a) Italian.
(b) American.
(c) French.
(d) German.

2. What is Salieri's burning ambition at this time of his life?
(a) To become the Court Composer.
(b) To become First Royal Kapellmeister.
(c) To have seven sons, all musicians.
(d) To write the perfect opera.

3. What does Mozart intend to do in Vienna?
(a) Apply for Salieri's job.
(b) Give concerts.
(c) Hide from his father.
(d) Kiss the Emperor's hand.

4. What is holding up Wolfgang's and Constanze's marriage?
(a) They are awaiting Leopold Mozart's permission.
(b) They are still saving up for the reception.
(c) They are awaiting the Emperor's permission.
(d) They are trying to find a good apartment to rent.

5. How old was Mozart when the Emperor last met him?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Eight.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character receives a kiss from Salieri?

2. What wicked vision does Salieri say he now has?

3. What intensely special quality does Salieri believe Mozart's music possesses?

4. Who invites Salieri to join the Masons?

5. How does Salieri intend to adapt the Legend of Danaius?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Constanze's response to her husband's accusations tell us about her?

2. In what way does Salieri contradict himself in the scene in which he attempts to seduce Constanze?

3. Why does Salieri rush out into the street on hearing Mozart's music?

4. Comment on Salieri's appeal to 'the ghosts of the future'.

5. How does the play open?

6. Comment on the dramatic function of the Venticelli in the opening scene.

7. What does this scene show us of Mozart's talent?

8. What strategy does Salieri use in his attempt to seduce Constanze?

9. What is the problem with Salieri's drive for fame?

10. What story does the Emperor tell to Mozart?

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